First Shift PTM Operator

Positronic•Springfield, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The PTM Operator conducts set-ups and operates precision transfer machines to produce high-quality parts. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The operator performs machine changeovers, interprets blueprints and layout sheets, selects and installs tooling, operates and adjusts machines, and verifies parts against specifications using measuring instruments. The operator also supports safe, efficient production, quality compliance, and company operational standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of precision transfer machine operations, machine tools, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of production scheduling, material flow, and performance reporting.
Knowledge of quality and compliance standards, including AS9100 and OSHA safety regulations.
Knowledge of the use and calibration of precision measurement tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production requirements.
Skill in conducting inspections and maintaining documentation.
Precision measurement and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to changing production needs.
Ability to identify and resolve mechanical or quality issues in real time.
Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during detailed or repetitive tasks.
Ability to perform physically demanding work over extended periods.

Responsibilities

Conduct complete machine changeovers to transition to new parts.
Study blueprints and layout sheets to determine machining operations, dimensions, permissible tolerances, and operation sequences.
Plan machine, workpiece, and tool movements and determine station and operation timing for efficient use of tools and time.
Select cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cut, and cutting tools based on experience, metal properties, shop mathematics, or reference materials.
Install part loaders, collets, and bushings.
Mount cutting tools in machine spindles and verify their positions using gauges and other measuring instruments.
Operate machines through a cycle and adjust tool positions and machine controls as needed for timing and clearance.
Start, observe, and certify machine conformance of first-run and sample workpieces to specifications using measuring instruments.
Replace worn tools.
Ensure machines operate and produce quality parts efficiently.
Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
Identify workplace hazards and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.